The unexpected invitation
It all started with a sudden wedding invitation that seemed like a simple situation but touched on a very real psychological problem: office prejudice.
Ha - the main character - is an abrupt young employee, who reacted strongly when receiving an invitation from the boss from whom she always kept her distance. From being uncomfortable to getting hit on the back, she resolutely "opposed" without expecting that it was that prejudice that was pushing her away from a good relationship.
Overseers
If The Unexpected Card is about petty misunderstandings, The Abused reflects a serious problem: Abuse of power.
The character of the head of the Department is a typical example of the "tyranny boss" type, manipulating the working environment, oppressing both employees and poor laborers to serve personal interests.
However, the courage of a new employee changed the situation. She stood up, exposing Thao's true face, her small actions but great power, like a warning bell to those who were impersonating power to act wrongly.
The solution is very real and the lesson does not need to be parodyed
The highlight of this short film genre is the authenticity in the way the characters are built and the problem-solving. Without any ideal model or exaggerated villain, the film takes the audience into very "real-life" situations: From hot-tempered employees, powerful boss-loving, to daily conflicts such as receiving unwanted wedding invitations.
After each episode, the audience has the opportunity to screen themselves. With "The Unexpected Card", we realize that sometimes just with a frank, sincere conversation, all misunderstandings will be resolved. Instead of being hasty in judgment, understanding will bring profound human values, not only in work but also in life.
"The overpowerer" emphasizes an old-fashioned but never outdated principle: power must go with responsibility. When power is abused, it is no different from a double-edged sword, which will eventually harm the user.
The weekend short film airs at 7:50 p.m. on THVL.
